VOA慢速英语:拯救全球的湿地

pond – n. a small body of water

species – n. a group of living organisms made up of similar individuals

contributor – n. a person or thing that helps cause something else to happen

precision – n. the quality of being exacting

prairie – n. a large open area of grassland

nuisance – n. a person, thing, or situation that causes trouble or problems — usually singular

bushel – n. a measurement for an amount of fruit and grain that is equal to about 35.2 liters in the United States and about 36.4 liters in Britain

reservoir – n. a large lake used to supply water

brag – v. to talk highly about oneself or one's family

net – n. an amount that is left over after all costs have been taken away